Modernism rules: an unusual, Machine Age silver plated cocktail shaker of ovoid form by the American firm of Rogers Bros., the body, strainer and stopper all stamped with the patent date Jan 11 1927. Height overall: 13 inches (33 cm).

‘Tells-U-How’: three variations of the classic Asprey-patented design, following the principal that as long as you follow the recipe, the ‘perfect’ cocktail will be created every time.

An unusual cocktail shaker in the style of the iconic Asprey ‘Tells-U-How’ with a silver-plated sleeve which can be rotated to display the gilded inner body with stamped recipes including ‘Brandy’, Pernod’, ‘Between’, ‘Dry Martini’ and ‘Palm Beauch’(sic). English, circa 1930s. Height: 9½ inches (24 cm).

REFERENCE: 5497
Price Code: SOLD

An Italian designed version by Fornari of Rome, with classic tapered shape, and swept foot, circa 1930s. Height: 11 inches (28 cm).